Notes to Myself: Things I Wish My Younger Queer Self Knew About Life

This book contains 75 thought-provoking reflections on life that I wish my younger queer self had known. It is a meaningful read for any young adult questioning life and seeking new perspectives. It is also an exceptional resource for anyone reflecting on their own life's journey. We deal with so much internal conflict without much support, keeping quiet instead of connecting. We have other choices!

I want this book to serve as a guide for those whose family support, for whatever reason, looks less traditional. For the children who aged out of foster care, the individuals whose families left them behind, and those whose loved ones never truly had the opportunity to know them. It is for anyone searching for belonging, connection, and a chosen family. I see you. We see you. And we are here for you.

I hope this book inspires you to build meaningful connections and remain open to new experiences. Life is both messy and beautiful, and it's okay to be both. Within these pages, we explore mental health, relationships, self-worth, life lessons, identity, passion, emotions, and more. With most reflections fitting on a single page, it is a relatively quick and highly relatable read.

This is not an instruction manual filled with answers. Instead, it offers reflections and perspectives that invite you to apply what resonates with your own life and experiences. It is poignant, funny, honest, and sometimes serious. There is no single way to be. There is only your way to be, and I hope you learn to embrace and celebrate that.

I truly hope these notes provide something you have been searching for. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share and connect with you.